I go every year to Scotland and make this one of my stops to visit and eat. I love these people…read moreand the food along with the groceries are fresh! The farm is self sustaining and clean.

**WARNING** This is a lengthy review and you WILL be hungry after reading!…read more Just outside Perth and a short detour from the A9 lies Tibbermore (I know, cute right!), a typical 'blink and you'll miss it' kinda place, but really, just don't blink cos this place is awesome! It really does have it all - fresh fruit and vegetables all leafy and colourful, a gin lovers corner, wonderful cheese and meats deli, health foods section including a variety a GF flours, breads and oatcakes (try their own oatcakes, completely different from the brand that sounds like Talkers but sooo much tastier!), tray upon tray of freshly laid eggs...I could go on but you get the idea! And that's just the food section! They also have a glorious gift section where I could've easily spent a small fortune. Everything from kitchen gadgets to picnic baskets, kiddie gifts to Emma Bridgewater pottery and everything in between. I spotted a few local producers too which I loved as I always like to see locals businesses supporting each other. Then there's the café/restaurant which has a few outdoor tables but plenty inside if they're taken; the day I visited it was glorious but somehow we got lucky and got a table outside (my shoulders can prove that #scottishtan!...). The menu has lots of tasty options incorporating as much of their own produce as possible - I opted for the Homemade Chicken Liver pate while my parents both had the Smoked Ayrshire Ham & Gloagburn Curried Banana Chutney sandwich (Dad went hunting for the ham to buy later he was that impressed!). Once decided, we had to go inside and order at the counter; I'm not sure if this was due to us sitting outside or standard practise as when we asked for a second round of coffees (and some more oatcakes for me as I'd ran out!), a waitress came over with one of those electronic hand-held thingys to take that order so I wondered why she couldn't have done that initially, anyway, not really a star-affecting issue. Pricewise, we were just shy of £10/head for a sandwich and coffee (exc our 2nd coffee round), a tad steep but it's all fresh and local produce so I don't mind paying that when you know you're getting good quality (and it really was!). Given it's out-the-way location it's a busy wee place but worth the trip as you could easily spend a couple of hours here eating and browsing. There's plenty parking available and even a small play area for kids. Farm Shops like this don't come around too often, which is a shame as they really are wee gems of places!

On a very quick visit to Sterling, car repair. In need of substance, we came across this small…read morecafe. They provided a nice full breakfast and coffee. Located inside the Thistle shopping centre. Very happy with service and food/drink.

Previously working in the Thistles Centre, Muffin Break was my go-to place for a quick lunch…read more There's no denying that their wraps are delicious! Today, I returned with cake in mind. My first sweet toothed venture with Muffin Break (it has to be carrot cake!) was delicious, as expected. This time round I noticed that whilst the front of the cafe is well decorated and bright, the back looks bare, the walls empty. I think a few quirky additions to the walls would make a big difference in maintaining the kitsch decor that greets you initially. We headed to the back and past some 'cleaning in operation' floor signs. Despite the two signs, the back area didn't appear to be cordoned off so we assumed that we'd be alright to sit there. Although, it turned out that wasn't the case and we were told abruptly by a member of staff that we couldn't sit there since it was about to be cleaned. If it had been a little more clear we wouldn't have sat there to begin but moving wasn't a problem! We soon realised that it had already been cleaned, they just didn't want to clean it again. (It was about an hour before closing time!) The reason why I loved Muffin Break so much to begin was that despite it's status as part of a smaller chain, it still had that homegrown, welcoming vibe and the quality was consistent. This time round, my carrot cake was delicious and fresh, but I just wasn't bowled over by the whole experience like I was before. Nonetheless, I've no doubt I'll still head to Muffin Break for the occasional wrap or cake to go when I'm nearby!

Had their coffee and fruit crepe- riffle was nice and crispy with fruit topping but crepe was…read moreunderdone and chewy

One of the best desserts i've tried while visiting the United Kingdom. They have a huge variety of…read moredesserts to choose from and a lot of ice cream flavors too. I customized a crepe with oreos, chocolate syrup, and mint ice cream on the side. The crepes were good, the oreos on too added good flavor too. Someone in the group ordered the ferrero rocher sundae and they liked it(I didn't try it since i'm pretty picky). I would come back if I went back to Scotland.

Fantastic range of sweets. Service was quick and easy. Very sweet place to visit if you have a…read moresweet tooth.

This looks at first like two different shops, but it's really one shop split in two. The CandyBox…read morehas ice cream and more boiled sweets, the Continental has marzipan fruits (yum!) and more chocolate options-- I love the housemade tablet-- such an authentic recipe! We also picked up some chocolates my husband loves (I can't eat chocolate), and the marzipan is excellent. You'll want to go in both stores for sure. It's not all cheap-- you might think some of it is expensive-- but for first-rate sweets that are made in their kitchens, it's really not too dear. We'll be back...

This was a gem of a little spot, just a block or so from the Royal Mile. I stopped in on my first…read moreday in Edinburgh (8/28/25), and then again on my last full day in Scotland (09/09/2025), and had a great experience both times. The young lady beyond the counter on my first visit was very friendly and helpful, providing some lovely advice and tips for my trip (including for my proposed visit to her native area of England); if any manager/owner is reading, she gets major props! The gentleman who was working on my second trip was also friendly and helpful z but he was working on the back as well, so there was less interaction. Between my 2 visits, Zi tried a variety of pies, pasties, & rolls, all of which were very tasty (although there's something about a Greggs sausage roll; I'd stick to the pies and pasties here, and walk a couple of doors up the street for one of those.). If I'm ever back in the area z I'll be sure to stop in!

We met the owner of The Piemaker while trying this renowned quick bite restaurant in Edinburgh. He…read moreis the nicest guy and his place is extremely popular. These pies are a great light lunch or snack when consumed by themselves. Or one can get a variety of them and make it a meal. The pies are made fresh daily and displayed in the glass case at the counter along with other British style fried foods such as Tattie Dogs, Sausage Rolls, etc. There are a variety of the infamous pies offered. We tried a Steak and Ale pie and an Original Scotch Pie with brown sauce packet for the pour over. I enjoyed mine (Scotch Pie) and could've eaten a couple more God willing. Along with an Irn Bru, this was a satisfying and affodable meal. Definitely give this place a try when in the area.

I recently traveled to Edinburgh for the first time and came across this little burger place. It…read morewas nice to find some food that reminded me of home in the US. The food was great and the portions were big. I was definitely full. The woman who helped me (I think she was the owner) was very kind and helpful. I would definitely go back the next time I'm in the area.

Sometimes you need somewhere unpretentious, where the service is quick, the food while its basic is…read moregood, and the coffee is strong. Belly Buster is just that. My go to place for breakfast if I have been out a wee bit late, or early ;)

The staff was so lovely and enthusiastic. Many flavors of fudge to choose from. They even had vegan…read moreoptions. Samples were provided. We were very happy that we stopped by.

I ended up in the store by accident but I don't reget that at all this Fudge is some of the best…read morefudge I've had in a while it's so good I got a box of five not even 30 minutes ago and have already almost eaten 3 the guy who served me was super nice and gave out free samples which were amazing if you're visiting its definitely worth a stop in

Chance upon this while walking to the train station. On a street where many of the store fronts…read morelook a bit tired and fading, this place with its bright colors sure stands out. The ice creams are reasonably priced, and there's plenty of place to sit and enjoy the ice creams. The flavors are pretty good and is sure a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

Maybe I'd been looking in all the wrong places but I'd struggled to find a wicker basket anywhere…read more It broke my heart when, during a visit to Krakow, I realised that I just wasn't going to fit one in my suitcase back. Heart-breakingly, it seemed like we were in the city of wicker baskets; there were hundreds of them at markets, just waiting to be bought. But, alas, it just wasn't meant to be. Fast forward to today and I pop into the new Polish Goods and Bakery Shop and, after browsing for a while, I come across several wicker baskets. Are these for sale or display purposes? Turns out they're for display but can also be purchased. YES! My wicker basket dreams have come true. Now I just need a flowing summer dress, a ribbon in my hair, some fresh raspberries and half a dozen eggs. How whimsical. I will certainly look the part with my wicker basket. Yes, I will. I have searched high and low for it; so naturally I'm going to pull out all the stops. Now, I know what you're thinking. - Enough about that damned wicker basket and more about the shop and the Polish produce, lady! And yes, it's all very good. I genuinely felt like I was in Poland. - It feels very authentic. I was even welcomed with a friendly 'dzień dobry!' and many Polish shoppers popped in and out during my time in the shop, which was nice to see. I particularly loved the tea selection. So many flavours! I left with some interesting varieties. My favourite being the mulled wine and honey. - Mmm mmm mmm. And it soothes the throat like nobody's business. I also left with some delicious seeded bread (NO ONE does bread like the Poles do! NO ONE!) and a jar of bigos. If you don't know about bigos, it's a Polish staple and MEGA YUM. I recommend. The only thing I would say is that it didn't look like there were any cakes or breads baked on the premises. Hopefully, this is something that comes with time as I'd love to pop by and get some fresh cakes or pastries. Everything is so reasonably priced. I left with quite the bag full, having spent not very much at all. The lovely Polish man who served me was excited about the new business, and keen to tell me about all of the products on offer and a little about how he came to Scotland. Also, I now know the traditional Polish use of the wicker basket at Easter time. Thank you, lovely man. I left with a smile. And I will be back.